Starting C++ programming

[ilugd]

I plan to start learning windows programming with C++ as i noticed there is a need for good quality opensource apps in windows. Also i personally prefer c++ to any other language. I have heard that python is better. But I am not sure. Could you please advise on preference?

I remember using an api guide for windows in chm format or something. But I am not able to recollect the name or the creator. It had the most important apis, examples etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Also since I am just starting out, i plan to make a command line mail server. If you are aware of any tutorials that would help me to learn fast, please let me know.

 

[shakti]

yor Que is Littlebit Confusing...yaarr

 

[ilugd]

Sorry for being vague

Sorry shakti and thanks for your time.

Actually, i sometimes find it difficult to find certain software on the internet for windows. mostly related to networking. All seem to be for linux. So i wanted to create some myself. Eg. In my office i would like to create a software to find out where exactly there is a connection fault on the network (Dunno if it is possible. I am researching on it.) Since I am not a full time programmer as in itself, I only know C and C++ (also vb, asp, java etc but they don't count for this purpose) So I wanted to know if it is worthwhile learning python investing my time in it. I hope I am clear.

Ok so i was looking to program in C++ for networking. when i do it in devcpp including winsock2.h and call the gethostname function, it throws some sort of error about an id. I guess I need to use wsastartup or something first. I read that somewhere on the internet in a very simple language but an unable to locate that site now. I would appreciate if could be reminded. Also there was an api guide in chm format which i am trying to locate. Actually i did all this over 18 months ago and so my memory is a bit rusty.

I really don't know if this is the right forum to post this question. If i am in the wrong place, i am open to receive suggestions. Thanks in advance

 

[ilugd]

Got lucky

Hurray! I got lucky on the network tutorial which i shared with you. (the wsastartup stuff) It is the Beej's tutorial

For anyone who needs it, it is *www.tutorialized.com/tutorial/Using-Internet-Sockets/456

I don't know if linking to another site is allowed here. If it is now allowed, please be kind to inform me

 

[vinaypatel]

NO NO IF LINK IS LEGAL THAN IT'S ALL RIGHT MAN

 

[ilugd]

Thank you

Thank you vinay for pointing it out. I was just wondering because on some sites when the members provide links they get flamed. I understand Digit is much more targeted towards benefits for its members